Trading standards officials are investigating the gruesome find of fly-tipped animal bones.
The large bones were found in Church Lane, New Romney.

They are thought to be the remains of cows or horses although investigators still have to confirm which creatures they come from.

A spokesman for Kent County Council Trading Standards said: “In two weeks we have received two reports of fly-tipping of large animal bones and other waste in Church Lane.”

The first incident was on March 10 and the last overnight on March 15 and 16.

Cllr David Wimble, New Romney district ward member for Shepway, said: “I have heard that these bones possibly came from horses or cows and that a number may be from thighs. It is pretty shocking.

“I don’t know why anyone would have done this except to avoid paying for disposal through the proper channels.”

Trading Standards said commercial disposal of animal by-products is controlled by law and fly-tipping of any waste is a criminal offence.

Courts can issue a fine of up to £50,000 and/or five years’ imprisonment. If you have information about the animal bones email tradingstandardseast@kent.gov.uk.